Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate and Mark Levinson audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 197mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Lexus NX a 180L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz EQA's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $89,900), more power (179kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 340L).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 67

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Lexus NX ahead by 27 points), practicality (Lexus NX ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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